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They have bets there over whether the LHC will destroy the earth, which is an even bigger asymmetrical devaluation of the winnings.

Well, as we all know, there are only two possibilities. Either it does, or it doesn't. That means it's a 50/50 chance for it destroying the earth.

When you've got ominously rounded corridors like that, you're up to no good.

> That means it's a 50/50 chance for it destroying the earth.

You are joking, are you?

Watch the video ;)

betting on a temporal paradox

If you wish to execute that bet on Long Bets I believe you need to submit the cash now to be held in escrow. Have a billion dollars? =)

Indexed for inflation?

Ah, I'll bet you 10 dollars that we will!

shrug I'll take that bet too!

Well played!